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Discover how to successfully conduct business in Florida by registering with MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP), the state’s online purchasing system. This guide outlines the registration requirements, including essential information needed, how to find commodity codes, and the importance of eInvoicing. Learn about available business opportunities and the transparency of state purchasing processes. Explore resources to assist vendors, including access to solicitation notifications and customer service.
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Agenda • Doing Business with Florida • Register with MFMP • State Term Contracts • Transparency • Resources
Getting Started Getting Started Doing Business with the State To conduct business in Florida a vendor must register/obtain licenses with some State agencies Information about the specific registration requirements can be found on the MFMP Vendor website
Agenda • Doing Business with Florida • Register with MFMP • Business Opportunities with the State • Transparency • Resources
MyFloridaMarketPlace MyFloridaMarketPlace • MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) is the state’s online purchasing system, connecting state agencies with registered vendors • 30+ state agencies and more than 130,000 vendors use MFMP • MFMP offers tools to help do business with the state: • Solicitation notification • Customer Service Desk (CSD) • eInvoicing (electronic invoicing) • Vendors doing business with the state are required to register with MFMP • Register online at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/
MyFloridaMarketPlace MyFloridaMarketPlace: Registration Requirements • https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ • Information required: • Company Name • FEIN • Business Designation • Tax filing information • Address • Contact person • Commodity codes that describe your products and/or services • CBE information (Certified Business Enterprise) designation
Commodity Code Search in VIP Commodity Code Search • Vendors can search / add / update commodity codes within VIP • While public notification / posting continues to be available, it is to a vendor’s advantage to register for applicable commodity codes • Registration for commodity codes facilitates notification of available bid opportunities for vendors
Account Registration / Account Maintenance • Vendors also have the opportunity to complete registration for additional State Solicitation Tools • If a vendor elects to participate in a State Solicitation tool the vendor will receive notifications of bids: • eQuote • Sourcing • Vendor Bid System (VBS)
Solicitation Notification Tools • The following table displays VBS advertisements that trigger vendor notifications:
Agenda • Doing Business with Florida • Register with MFMP • State Term Contracts • Transparency • Resources
State Purchasing Overview • The Division of State Purchasing strives to develop and implement sound procurement practices throughout the state • Dedicated to building strong relationships with all state agencies, local governments and vendors • State Purchasing also promotes fair and open competition in the state's procurement process • Division of State Purchasing maintains and develops State Term Contracts (STC), state purchasing agreements (SPA) and alternate contract sources (ACS) - Florida Statute Chapter 287.056 • Mandatory for state agencies • Optional for other eligible users (OEUs) -Universities, cities, counties, water management districts, etc.
Division of State Purchasing Currently State Purchasing administers several different types of agreements; today we’ll address the following types:
State Term Contracts/Agreements • There are more than 60 STC, covering multiple categories including: • Energy & Transportation • Institutional Furnishings &Supplies • Law Enforcement Supplies • Facility Services & Supplies • Information Technology • Communications • Office Equipment &Services • Insurance • Consulting &Staffing Services • Emergency Operations Supplies & Services • All contracts are listed online http://dms.myflorida.com/contracts
State Term Contracts/Agreements • Let’s take a look at the contracts online: • http://dms.myflorida.com/contracts • Some information you might want to review: • Contract manager contact information • Expiration date • Vendor information
State Term Contracts/Agreements • You can search for active and closed advertisements (State Term Contract Opportunities, agency contract opportunities, etc.) and agency decisions through VBS
State Term Contracts/Agreements • Now, let’s punch-out to VBS and perform a search. We’ll review: • Open DMS Division State Purchasing solicitations • Event Timeline • Event Contact • DMS Division of State Purchasing Agency decisions • Intent to Award • Bid Tabulation • http://vbs.dms.state.fl.us/vbs/main_menu
Business Opportunities with the State Business Opportunities with the State • Many agencies rely on MFMP as a source for vendors when issuing competitive solicitations/informal quotes • Commodity codes selected in your MFMP account identify the products/services you provide • Contact an agency purchasing officer • Through the myflorida.com portal you can find every state agency’s website • An agency purchasing officer list is available at: http://dms.myflorida.com/agencypurchasingofficers
Agenda • Doing Business with Florida • Register with MFMP • Business Opportunities with the State • Transparency • Resources
Transparency Transparency • Transparency is important to Florida • Governor Charlie Crist issued Executive Order 07-01, which created the Office of Open Government and promotes transparency • Each agency has identified an Open Government contact http://www.flgov.com/og_agency_contacts • An Open Government Contact will be able to assist you in conducting public records requests
Transparency Transparency: SPURSView • SPURSView is an online transparency resource to locate purchase orders issued by state agencies • SPURSView can be located at http://www.myflorida.com/apps/spurs/SPURS.po_search.criteria • Enter in the appropriate search criteria and execute your search
Department of Financial Services Transparency: Florida’s Checkbook • DFS has an online tool which allows provides transparency into payments issued by the state: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Transparency/
Agenda • Doing Business with Florida • Register with MFMP • Business Opportunities with the State • Transparency • Resources
Resources Resources: Contact Information
Resources: Vendor Meetings • Vendor meetings are a great way to become more familiar with MFMP, responding to bids, searching for bids, or just staying updated with what’s new • Join us for monthly, online meetings via WebEx • Meetings are free of charge • Register at http://dms.myflorida.com/vendormeetings
Contact Us Contact the MFMP CSD at 1-866-352-3776 or BuyerHelp@myfloridamarketplace.com
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